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Urge Senate Health and Human Services Committee to hear HB 744 which will extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers to 12 months rather than the current 60 days. This extension could save the lives of many new mothers.

With the League of Women Voters of Texas celebrating its 100thanniversary this year, we reached out to Grace Chimene, the League's president since June 2018, to discuss how Texans can get more civically engaged and how we as a state can improve v

Austin – The League of Women Voters of Texas and other nonprofit groups and civil rights organizations have reached an agreement with Texas state officials to settle the lawsuit filed after the Secretary of State’s office attempted

It is down to the last three days of the Session. The heavy lifting on most bills is over. But, now, more than ever leaders will pressure Senators to approve the nomination of David Whitley as Secretary of State.

Austin – The League of Women Voters of Texas is disappointed that SB 9 passed the Senate today. The League of Women Voters of Texas members will lead efforts across the state to stop SB 9 and similar bills from being passed in the T

Oppose HJR 3 – A proposed constitutional amendment to increase the state sales tax rate from 6.25% to 7.25%. This would provide funding for the public school system and reduce school district ad valorem tax rates.

Senate Bill 17 – The “License to Discriminate,” has passed the Senate and we need to stop it in the House! It will allow holders of state occupational licenses to refuse service to anyone based on the “sincerely-held" religious beliefs.

Late-term abortions are very rare in this country – less than 1% of all abortions – but this bill is an attempt to deter and intimidate doctors from performing what may be a medical necessity for a woman.

In our current system, politicians draw their own district lines to pick their own voters in order to protect themselves. That is why we must improve the redistricting process to make it more transparent and accountable. We need to put an end to

This bill, SB 15, would prohibit cities and counties from requiring certain benefits and protections for employees. This relates to any form of employment leave (such as paid sick leave), hiring practices, employment benefits or other terms

You can take action to urge the 86th Texas Legislature to continue to rebuild and augment the women’s healthcare safety net in Texas. Numerous bills have been filed that impact women’s access to contracep

AUSTIN – Today Secretary of State David Whitley issued a media release about new data obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) identifying those individuals with driver licenses or DPS personal identification cards as citizens or

Welcome to the first issue of Capitol Action News for the 86th Legislative Session. The 86th Legislative session has started and our twenty-five Issue Chairs are ready to follow the bills that we are interested in.

Celebrate 2019, the League’s 100th year anniversary here in Texas, by making a commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy during the 86th TexasLegislature. We need YOU to join us at the Capitol for the LWVTX Lobby Days! We need your h

The League of Women Voters of Texas is a member of the Texas Election Protection Coalition and we are building an army of nonpartisan volunteers working to ensure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot that counts. In less than a month, mill

Early voting is from October 22 - November 2. The League of Women Voters reminds registered voters that voting early is easy. The hours are convenient. There are fewer lines and voters may vote at any early voting polling location in their county.

The Nov. 6th General Election is competitive, exciting and important! Voters have a chance to make a difference for their family, community, state, and nation!

Election day is closer than it seems! The League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX) encourages you to make a plan to vote. With a few, simple steps all eligible voters can get to the polls and make their voices heard.

“The League is proud to partner with TCRP in the Own Our Vote campaign to empower high school voters. The League's Be a Texas Voter curriculum, which is included in the toolbox, meets TEKS social studies r

Austin, TX, July 17- Advocacy groups all across Texas are teaming up to bring state and national attention to the voting power of the disability community. On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 10:00 AM, the Texas Secretary of S

The League of Women Voters of Texas and the Dallas County Community College District have introduced an educational series designed to help young people better understand their role as citizens in our state through voting.